| Welcome to the September EONS Newsletter. We hope you’ve had a really refreshing summer break, enjoying time to recharge your batteries with friends and family.As you will see, the EONS Newsletter has returned bigger and better than ever before – we hope you like the new format! |
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EONS12 IS COMING!
IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! |
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Hurry - The deadline for registering online for EONS12 is 17 September! The EONS Cancer Nursing Track promises three fantastic action-packed days – from Saturday 28 to Monday 30 September on the theme of Cancer nursing, translating science into clinical practice and better safety for all. The new updated programme features a wide range of excellent talks and speakers from all over Europe and beyond! Register at the special cancer nurse rate of 459,80 Euros (including VAT) – and make sure you book your accommodation as soon as possible before hotel places run out. As the conference is just around the corner, many of the reasonably priced hotels are full, however EONS has a list of some cheaper accommodation. If you would like more information about this please contact Eleonora working.groups@cancernurse.eu
REGISTER NOW! |
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| EONS12 WILL TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER |
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10 reasons to book NOW if you haven’t yet done so –
At EONS12 from 28-30 September you will: - Benefit from 3 days of TOP cancer nursing speakers on a wide range of topics
- Develop your knowledge and practice
- Learn new things, be inspired, boost your career prospects
- Network with cancer nurses from all over Europe
- Find out about the latest cancer nursing research
- Benefit from the special cancer nurse rate of €459.80 – a great investment!
- Get free entry to all the ESMO Congress sessions – that’s two for the price of one!
- Help shape EONS’ future at EONS General Meeting (see item below)
- Have access to simultaneous English to Spanish translation
- Explore the fabulous city of Barcelona
This really is an experience you must NOT miss!
+ REGISTER NOW!
+ Register now (Español)
+ Find out more about EONS12 |
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| EONS12 GENERAL MEETING AND ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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| The EONS Advisory and General Meetings will take place at EONS12 on the morning of Friday 27 September in the Paris Room at the Hotel Fira Congress, near the Fira Congress Venue where EONS12 will begin the next day. As a member of EONS, you will be able to hear about the work our organisation has been doing on your behalf over the last year and learn about our plans for the future. The full members attending the General Meeting will be requested to approve the Board election results. The agenda will be available shortly. Please let us know if you are coming to the meeting by contacting eons.secretariat@cancernurse.eu
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| We are excited to announce that the third edition of the target educational programme will be launched at EONS12. The brand new Pre-course Module and Course Book will be available for viewing in the EONS Lounge, so don’t forget to drop by and see the learning potential for all cancer nurses in Europe. Target is an educational initiative that aims to give nurses a greater scientific understanding of targeted therapies including immunotherapy and other novel agents, in particular treatment indications, special nursing considerations, patient education, side effect prevention and management. Task group members will be available for information. |
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| LEARN FLAMENCO – KEEP FIT AND HAVE FUN AT EONS12! |
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| EONS12 takes place in Barcelona, so there’s one thing we simply must do while we’re there… yes, learn Flamenco! EONS Flamenco Initiation Workshop on Saturday, 28 September at 7.30am and Monday, 30 September at 7am at Fira Gran Via Barcelona will be a wonderful way to wake up and get ready for the day. So, grab your dancing shoes and join us for an unforgettable Spanish experience! |
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| MAKE NEW FRIENDS AT CONFERENCE |
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| Aftera busy day learning from the speaker sessions and participating in the workshops, it’s time to take an opportunity to meet other cancer nurses from all over Europe and find out more about the similarities and differences in practice between your different settings. To provide you with a chance to celebrate cancer nursing, network with colleagues and meet new friends, we would like to invite you to the EONS Cocktail Party on Monday, 30 September from 17:30-18:30 in the EONS Lounge, Hall CC5 Fira Gran Via Barcelona.
*There will also be coffee, tea and biscuits available for EONS members at the EONS Lounge throughout EONS12. We would like to thank the Turkish Oncology Nursing Society and V&VN, Dutch Oncology Nursing Society for their contribution to our conference hospitality. Special thanks to AEOP, the Portuguese Oncology Nursing Society, who sponsored 12 nurses to attend the congress too! ** EONS members are also invited to vote for the EONS12 Best Poster Award – voting papers will be available in the EONS Lounge. |
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| 13TH ESO/EONS MASTERCLASS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING |
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The Masterclass in Oncology Nursing programme is designed for European advanced cancer nurses as a multi-professional joint event. Five intensive days of full immersion in up-to-date cancer care will create a collective spirit of teaching and learning to improve clinical skills and patient care. The Masterclass aims to prepare cancer nurses for future senior roles and enhance their clinical knowledge in the management of the cancer patient during all phases of the cancer journey. It takes place in Seva (Barcelona area) from 23-28 March 2020.
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EONS APP HELPS MEET
PROSTATE CANCER PATIENT NEEDS |
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| Across Europe, there has been a lack of official consensus on best practice for the care of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, limited research evidence into the training needs of nurses and doctors, and a lack of knowledge of the supportive care needs of prostate cancer patients themselves. To address this, EONS initiated a project involving in-depth research, surveys of nurses, young oncologists and urologists, and prostate cancer patients as well as systematic review of the relevant literature. Now, the data gathered has been incorporated within a free mobile application (App) designed to help cancer nurses assess and address the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer according to the latest evidence-based assessment tools and management interventions. The App will be officially launched at EONS12. |
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EONS GUIDANCE – CANCER THERAPY INDUCED
NAUSEA AND VOMITING |
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| The EONS GUIDANCE – Cancer Therapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting – will also be launched at EONS12! This education initiative combines latest evidence with a practical approach and is designed to help cancer nurses better understand the mechanisms and effective management of all aspects cancer induced nausea and/or vomiting (N/V). Suggestions for optimising your clinical practice are included as well. Stay tuned for the official launch this September, where copies of this A5 brochure will also be available for you to take back to your workplace. You will also be able to download a PDF copy from the EONS website in due course. The brochure covers: Classification and Pathophysiology / Risk factors / Management / Present guidelines available and where are the differences / Nurses’ role / References. Currently, the Brochure is available in English language version. Translations will be available soon. |
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| READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF EJON |
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The latest issue of the European Journal of Oncology (EJON) is now available for EONS members to read free of charge.
+ EJON latest issue |
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION ANNOUNCES
CANCER MISSION BOARD |
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The European Commission has announced the launch of a major new research and innovation (R&I) mission for cancer. This important step means that the Commission is taking cancer very seriously – no other disease type has its own mission – and could see far greater resources for cancer in the coming years. The new ‘mission board’ of 15 experts has been convened to develop a strategy for reducing cancer in Europe over the next 18 months, after which there will be new calls for collaboration which we will be watching out for. EONS looks forward to having influence through our public health umbrella organisation EPHA and other individuals on the cancer board with whom we have close links.
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The European Commission’s President, Ursula von der Leyen, has nominated long-term breast cancer advocate Stella Kyriakides as the new Commissioner for Health and Consumers. She has a remit from the highest levels of the European Commission to create a European plan to beat cancer which can be seen in her Mission Letter This is fantastic news for all of us and shows real commitment from the Commission to improve cancer prevention and care in Europe. |
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FREE CML SUPPORT PROGRAMME |
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CML Life (www.cml-life.com) is a free platform, created in partnership with leading specialists and people living with CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia). The programme provides information, support, tools and resources to improve patients’ understanding of their CML and empower them to take control of their health. Key features include: - CML Hub: personalised, up-to-date information on all aspects of CML
- CML stories: experiences from other people living with CML
- Mindfulness podcasts: custom audio sessions developed by leading health psychologists with a special focus on wellness in CML
- Health tracker: a shareable, personalised digital record of test results and treatment-related stats
- Wellbeing and health confidence questionnaires: insights into how your patients are doing at home and their confidence in understanding their disease and treatment
- Discussion guide: guidance for your CML patients to maximise their time with you
CML Life is also downloadable as a free app – available on Apple or Android. If you manage CML patients and would like to recommend CML Life, you can order free packs of CML Life flyers to give out to them. Simply email: enquiry@cml-life.com |
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| AND FINALLY, LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! |
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| We hope you enjoyed reading the EONS newsletter in this brand new format. If you have any feedback or comments for us, please do email eons.communications@cancernurse.eu |
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27 September - 1 October 2019
EONS12 @ ESMO 2019
Barcelona, Spain
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London, UK
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ESNO Congress
Brussels, Belgium
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25-27 June 2020
MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting
Seville, Spain
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